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Moss Mulch

#756A54

RGB 117, 106, 84 · HSL 40°, 16%, 39% · CMYK 0, 9, 28, 54

Moss Mulch is #756A54 in HEX — rgb(117, 106, 84), hsl(40°, 16%, 39%), cmyk(0%, 9%, 28%, 54%).

Moss Mulch pulls into the rich end of the yellows spectrum — HSL 40°, 16%, 39%. The neutral saturation makes it near-neutral and forgiving, and the hue reads warm. In interior projects it shines on kitchens, breakfast nooks, kids' rooms, accent walls — bringing sunlight indoors. Reads best alongside white trim, natural linen, light oak, brushed brass.

Color Codes

HEX#756A54

RGB117, 106, 84

HSL40°, 16%, 39%

HSV40°, 28%, 46%

CMYK0, 9, 28, 54

Decimal7694932

CSS RGBrgb(117, 106, 84)

CSS HSLhsl(40, 16%, 39%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Valspar

Moss Mulch 6009-4

Exact match

Dulux

Irrigation S15C7

ΔE 1.4 · #776A56

Behr

Whiskey Barrel N230-6

ΔE 1.4 · #766955

Dunn-Edwards

Treasure Chest DE6224

ΔE 1.5 · #726854

PPG

Hip Waders 1026-7

ΔE 1.8 · #746A51

Benjamin Moore

Evening 1526

ΔE 2.1 · #70674F

Vista Paint

CrËme de Caramel K-937

ΔE 2.2 · #7A6B57

Colorhouse

Stone .06 Stone-06

ΔE 2.8 · #746D5A

Hallman-Lindsay

Candle Wax 374

ΔE 2.8 · #6F6A53

Sherwin-Williams

Superior Bronze SW6152

ΔE 2.8 · #786957

RAL

Beige Grey 7006

ΔE 3.1 · #6D6552

Farrow & Ball

Salon Drab 290

ΔE 4.1 · #726454

IKEA

IKEA148 148

ΔE 4.9 · #676450

Kilz

Tea Leaf LF100-02

ΔE 5 · #66624B

Dutch Boy

Ashton Grey VS-9303

ΔE 8.1 · #66665A

Kobra

Gold 45

ΔE 9.8 · #8E7A5A

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

15/100

Dark

0 · DarkLight · 100

Soaks up light and feels moody and intimate. Great for studies, dining rooms and accent walls; pair with ample lighting.

Undertone

TemperatureWarm MasstoneOrange UndertoneYellow

Reads as a warm orange with a yellow undertone showing through, especially in daylight. Pair trim and adjacent colours to either calm or amplify that undertone.

Color Theory

Complementary

#756A54

#545E73

Analogous

#735954

#756A54

#6E7354

Triadic

#756A54

#547369

#695473

Split-Complementary

#756A54

#546E73

#595473

Tetradic

#756A54

#547359

#545E73

#73546E

Monochromatic

#1B1813

#474033

#756A54

#9C9077

#BDB4A3

Rectangle

#756A54

#5E7354

#545E73

#695473

Compound

#756A54

#6E7354

#545E73

#595473

Variations

Lighter

#96896F

#AEA695

#CFCBC2

Darker

#5D5442

#403A2D

#26221A

Saturation

#68655F

#736954

#9D772A

Interior Use

Best Rooms

kitchens, breakfast nooks, kids' rooms

Best Uses

accent walls, ceilings, cabinetry highlights

Pairs With

white trim, natural linen, light oak, brushed brass

Accessibility (WCAG)

vs White

5.32:1

vs Black

3.95:1

AA Large

Deuteranopia

#756A54

#726C54

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#756A54

#6C6C57

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#756A54

#76676A

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Bright · Optimistic

Moss Mulch brings light into spaces that lack it — kitchens, breakfast nooks, kids' rooms wake up under it. The trick with yellow is restraint: lean toward the muted/buttery end if you want it on walls; reserve high-chroma versions for accents and trim.

SymbolismSunlight, clarity, intellect

PersonalityCheerful, alert, sociable

sunlightclarityjoyalertnesskitchenmorning

How it looks under different light

#977C5A

Warm Bulb 2700K

Incandescent / soft white LED — pulls colour toward yellow/amber.

#756A54

Daylight 5500K

Midday natural light or daylight-spec LED — closest to the paint chip.

#84817E

Cool Bulb 6500K

Cool white LED / overcast daylight — pulls colour toward blue.

Pairs With

#EBEBEA

Trim

Matched off-white

Same hue at 92% lightness — trim reads coordinated, not stark.

#F7F7F7

Ceiling

Whisper tint

Near-white with a hint of the hero's undertone — ceiling feels intentional.

#3F4D6A

Accent

Complementary punch

Hue +180°, slightly muted for paint vs. screen — use on a door, frame, or single piece.

#574738

Floor

Walnut neutral

Warm mid-brown grounds the scheme regardless of hero hue.

Paint Info

Brand · Product Line

Benjamin Moore / Regal Select Interior

Recommended Finishes

Eggshell (walls) · Pearl (trim) · Matte (ceiling)

Eggshell hides imperfections on main walls while keeping the color rich; pearl on trim adds subtle sheen and easier cleaning; flat matte on ceilings prevents glare.

Best Surfaces

Primary walls · Cabinetry · Doors · Mouldings

Coverage & Dry Time

Typical coverage 350-400 sq ft per gallon over a primed surface.

Touch-dry in ~1 hour. Recoat after 4 hours. Full cure 7-14 days.

Primer

Standard primer is adequate.

Application Tip

Use a 9" microfiber roller on walls and a 2.5" angled sash brush for trim cuts. Two coats minimum for even depth.

Paint Calculator

Wall area (m²)

Coats

Coverage (m² / L)

You'll need

4.0 litres

1.06 US gallons · room for one touch-up coat. Buy slightly more to ensure single-batch match.

Code Snippets

CSS — color

color: #756A54;

CSS — background

background-color: #756A54;

CSS Variable

--color-moss-mulch: #756A54;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'moss-mulch': '#756A54' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#756A54] text-[#756A54]

SCSS

$moss-mulch: #756A54;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #756A54?

#756A54 is Moss Mulch, a deep yellow with a warm undertone.

Is #756A54 warm or cool?

Moss Mulch reads warm, which influences how it interacts with surrounding tones and natural light.

What rooms work best with Moss Mulch?

Moss Mulch works well in kitchens, breakfast nooks, kids' rooms. Designers typically use it for accent walls, ceilings, cabinetry highlights.

What colors pair well with Moss Mulch?

Moss Mulch pairs naturally with white trim, natural linen, light oak, brushed brass. Its complementary color is also a strong contrast option for accents.

Where can I download Moss Mulch?

You can download Moss Mulch on DSGN.HOUSE in 15 designer formats including CSS gradient, Figma, Procreate swatches, Tailwind config, Adobe ASE, SVG, and 4K wallpapers — all free.

What's the hex code for Moss Mulch?

The hex code is #756A54. In RGB it's 117, 106, 84, and in HSL it's 40°, 16%, 39%.

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